Alarm on Bank of England notes circulated by counterfeits
The writer urges the printer to warn the public about counterfeit Bank of England notes and the danger of accepting them without indorsement. He argues against stoking panic, cites harm to honest workers, and calls for government action to address the forgery issue while condemning political manipulation. He refuses to claim credit for informing fellow citizens and reaffirms commitment to public safety.
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Alaris
Ginzens
Betanl
Heshaldera
Militia Reform Plea to Secretary Jenkinson
A letter from Miles to Charles Jenkinson argues the militia hinges on proper officers and county property, warning that promotion limits and neglect of county wealth undermine strength. It urges ministers to back half-pay or sack reforms, fearing officers will remain underqualified and the national force weakened.
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Fabaltern
Marshal Turenne
Duke of Marlborough
Jess Row
Lord Liestenant
Subaltexas
Best and Forest Foundation
C. Miles
Printer of the London Evening Post Letter Praise
The writer Brutag is praised for patriotism and discernment. He is seen as a well wisher to the country and capable of insightful observations, urging the gentleman to continue contributing discoveries and views to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pott Ila
London Evening Post
Brutag
Vick Fach
Bridge Farms at Witney Oxfordshire Auction Notice
By order of the Lord High Chancellor a valuable estate called Bridge Farms near Witney Oxfordshire will be sold to the best bidder at Guildhall London on Tuesday January 16 1781 at ten in the forenoon. The property of Lettice Sivester the elder includes 120 acres arable and meadow with farm house stables and outbuildings held by a lease from the Bishop of Winchester for one year from February 7 1771. Contiguous to Witney Burford Woodflock and the city of Oxford the estate is near market towns and viewable by applying to the tenant. Further particulars from Coburn Staple Hall London Taunton attorney Oxhr and Mr Edwards London.
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Oxfordshire
Great Britain
Thormet Schneirheder
Great Ruffell
Bloomsbury
Midd
Guildhall
Londons
LA Taid Thétis
Se ‘Bridge
Witney
Oxford
Winchfer
Burford
Woodflock
Coburn
Staple Hall
Taunton
Attorrney
Oxhr
Edivaris
Loutibury
London
Ladies Dressing Cases and Perfume Goods Listed
A large stock of ladies dressing cases in varied sizes with powders pomatums combs and writing items. Strong scented hard pomatum and powder with natural bloom claims. White watch balls and tortoise shell ivory boxes combs purses and canes. Perfumery wholesale and retail by R Langwine at the Rose sign No 38 opposite New Rownd Court Strand.
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R. Langwine
Sign of the Rose
New Rownd Courg
Strand
Forgery Reward Notice for Bank Note Conspirator
A wartime style alert lists rewards for apprehension of a man about fifty, five feet six, for forging two notes purporting to be Bank Notes for forty and twenty pounds. The notice details his appearance, including patch over a Eye, black great coat, and travels with a woman about 30, with light hair. He is linked to Mrs Parker of Great Titchfield Street, once known as Wigmore.
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Milton
Bow-Street
Bec
Heneunder
Portland Place
Irvis
Public alarm over bank notes and political intrigue in Ireland
A dated discourse warns of the public good used to justify financial restraint, condemning deceitful bank paper while urging vigilance. Notices report Lord Carlisle appointment, Devonshire Duchess reception, Lord Deerhurst recovery, missing ship alerts, legal cases, theatre openings, and lottery fraud cautions with prize draw results from Guildhall.
Cumberland and Haffey in Madrid letter on politics
A London correspondent discusses Cumberland's skill as a politician in Madrid. The letter claims he hints at dangers of rebellion, notes shifts in royal Catholic policy, and suggests influence over the Prince of Asturias and potential alignment with British aims to relieve distress, control Holland, and shape negotiations with Spain and Ireland.
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Madrid
Cumberland
Haffey
Great Britain
Spain
Prince of Asturias
Anne
Gibraltar
Floridas
Prince of
Afaries
Holland
Ships arrive as several vessels reach distant ports
A garbled naval transit notice reports ships such as Pegasus and Perfeug race arriving after a cruise. several schooners and cutters remain with the fleet near Falmouth Plymouth and Gravesend. Other vessels including Renouden Molly and Friends Goodwill are named along with arrivals at Perth Aberdeen Scotland and Goctendyrsh.
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Deal
Miajelly
Pegasus
Chooners
Molly
Renouden
Falmouth
Liberty
Dalton
Plymouth
Friends Goodwill
Badcock
Qulsatia
Gravesend
Hited Horsby
Mr. Wilkes Speech on the Motion to Thank Cornwallis
Mr Wilkes delivers remarks on the motion to extend thanks to Lord Cornwallis. The discussion centers on parliamentary procedure and the significance of the gesture in the ongoing public affairs.
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Ty Mr. Wilkes
Lord Cornwallis
Price of Stocks This Day at Tawo o Clock
Stock prices listed for Bank stock 111 3 8ths and 3 percent, reduced annuities 58 7/8s to 59, various government and India stocks with percentages and annuities, South Sea stock and Navy Assurance noted. Lottery tickets and exchange bills quoted with bid and deal details.
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Hutt
India
India Roadsies
Ola
Navy Assurance
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London Evening Pott
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Dee
Vertu
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Thomas Welson
Sodor and Man
C. Cructwell
Bath
Isle of Man
Carife
Chrisianiay
N.netyrine
R. Cranwell
C. Dily
Pogleer
J. F. Ard
Je Johnson
St. Pawla Churchyard
J. Phillips
Georgyagd
Lombard
James Fox
Dartmou Hirect
Wattminster
Common Reason
Scotland
Ireland
Postscript
L.O
Lord Carlisle
Edinburgh
Elisabeth
Simson
Friendship
Campbell
Jamaica
Clyde
St. Matoges
Lord George Gordon
Court of Session
Syme
Leith
Napier
Sesfian
Ayrshire
Tolméait
Theatre Royal
Ross
Hartley
Alreay
Crawford
Barty
Terence
Westminster College
Soci
Perth
Belmoat Castle
Boyd
Yarmouth
Aberdeen
Ann
Gibbon
Fom Campvee
Aas
Haveedegrase
Chrition
Wollin
Wils
A. Curling
Gottenborgh
Thunderet
Ghostly
Goctendyrsh
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